alismataceae
|a-lis-ma-ta-ce-ae|
C2
/əˌlɪs.məˈteɪ.siˌi/
aquatic plant family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alismataceae' originates from the Latin word 'alisma', which referred to a type of water plant, combined with the suffix '-aceae', used to denote a family of plants.
Historical Evolution
'Alisma' was used in Latin to describe water plants, and the suffix '-aceae' was added to form the family name 'alismataceae'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific type of water plant, but over time it evolved to denote a family of similar aquatic plants.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a family of flowering plants, commonly known as the water-plantain family, found in aquatic or marshy environments.
The Alismataceae family includes several species of aquatic plants.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/23 00:21